It's a wrap! The boys conclude the series by discussing the 20.5 lessons learned and the future of CrossFit.

It's a wrap! The boys conclude the series by discussing the 20.5 lessons learned and the future of CrossFit.

CrossFit Open 20.5 and the Future of CrossFit

The fellas take you through their strategies and tips for the CrossFit Open workout 20.5

The fellas take you through their strategies and tips for the CrossFit Open workout 20.5

CrossFit Open 20.5: Strategies and Tips

The boys talk about their experience with 20.4 and offer suggestions for how you can improve your fitness game for next year.

The boys talk about their experience with 20.4 and offer suggestions for how you can improve your fitness game for next year.

CrossFit Open 20.4: Lessons Learned & What To Do About It

The boys talk you through the ins and outs of what you need to know before your attempt of 20.4

The boys talk you through the ins and outs of what you need to know before your attempt of 20.4

CrossFit Open 20.4: Strategies and Tips

The discusses lessons learned from CrossFit Open 20.3

The discusses lessons learned from CrossFit Open 20.3

CrossFit Open 20.3 - Lessons Learned & What To Do About It

Ed Haynes

Alex Younger

Ed and Alex breakdown what you need to know to be successful in 20.3.  FB live (warmup and cooldown in comments): https://www.facebook.com/CoastalFitnessHK/videos/2148869668747443/ 4 common HSPU mistakes: https://youtu.be/A5j6V3pWrz0   Set up and movement efficiency tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqOcg6GV8Z0&amp;t=4s 

Ed and Alex breakdown what you need to know to be successful in 20.3. <ul> <li>FB live (warmup and cooldown in comments): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoastalFitnessHK/videos/2148869668747443/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CoastalFitnessHK/videos/2148869668747443/</a></li> <li>4 common HSPU mistakes: <a href="https://youtu.be/A5j6V3pWrz0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/A5j6V3pWrz0</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Set up and movement efficiency tips: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqOcg6GV8Z0&amp;t=4s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqOcg6GV8Z0&amp;t=4s</a></li> </ul>

CrossFit Open 20.3: Tips and Strategies w/ Ed Haynes and Alex Younger

They guys talk about the lessons learned from 20.2 and what you can do in your training moving forward. Lever progressions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vzJY6SHQF8

They guys talk about the lessons learned from 20.2 and what you can do in your training moving forward. Lever progressions <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vzJY6SHQF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vzJY6SHQF8</a>

Lessons Learned: CrossFit Open 20.2

Ed and Alex review pacing and strategies for CrossFit Open 20.2 VIDEO - 20.2 workout layout and movement efficiency tips: https://youtu.be/6OQHG5eeQEk

Ed and Alex review pacing and strategies for CrossFit Open 20.2 VIDEO - 20.2 workout layout and movement efficiency tips: <a href="https://youtu.be/6OQHG5eeQEk?fbclid=IwAR2EsZ0KNXqDUthXqTm_dVNThdv9ov2OsNLOVpeOGxY1NIkdAqVtxvtzjGk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/6OQHG5eeQEk</a>

CrossFit Open 20.2 - Pacing and Strategies w/ Ed Haynes and Alex Younger

In today’s episode, we sit down with Ed Haynes for our yearly Open Series. We analyze 20.1, Lessons learned and what to do about it. Ed maps out 5 different limiters that might have held you back in the workout.   * Power snatch variations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFwDLhN8nfI&amp;t=78s * Clean and jerk variations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmu9vRUH83I * Bar facing burpee variations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJAdz9uY_2E&amp;t=1s

In today’s episode, we sit down with Ed Haynes for our yearly Open Series. We analyze 20.1, Lessons learned and what to do about it. Ed maps out 5 different limiters that might have held you back in the workout.   * Power snatch variations: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFwDLhN8nfI&amp;t=78s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFwDLhN8nfI&amp;t=78s</a> * Clean and jerk variations: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmu9vRUH83I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmu9vRUH83I</a> * Bar facing burpee variations: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJAdz9uY_2E&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJAdz9uY_2E&amp;t=1s</a>

CrossFit Open 20.1: Lessons learned and what to do about it

Ed and Alex give a breakdown on how to execute CrossFit Open 20.1.

Ed and Alex give a breakdown on how to execute CrossFit Open 20.1.

CrossFit Open 20.1 Tips & Strategies w/ Ed Haynes and Alex Younger

Steven Hightower &amp; Saed Alami are Senior Fitness Coaches at the infamous Coastal Fitness Performance Training based in Hong Kong. Our mission is to connect the Asian fitness community by sharing the most relevant information we can find in fitness, nutrition, and mindset.

Not only is this a fabulous, informative and entertaining podcast that is accessible to anyone and everyone, the team behind the creation of the podcast (the wonderful humans at Coastal Fitness Performance Training) are passionate about and deeply invested in everything that they do (I can attest to this on a personal level)! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! 🤩🤩🙌🏼🙌🏼

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Craig Richey

In today's episode we are live at the Asia CrossFit Championships and we sit down with the one and only Craig Richey to discuss his rise to fame on youtube, his work ethic, and the philosophy behind his brand HSTL Made.   Find us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @coachsaed @steven.m.hightower   Youtube, Spotify, and Itunes Trust the Podcast   Find Craig Richey: https://www.youtube.com/teamrichey https://www.instagram.com/carrichey/ @carrichey

In today's episode we are live at the Asia CrossFit Championships and we sit down with the one and only Craig Richey to discuss his rise to fame on youtube, his work ethic, and the philosophy behind his brand HSTL Made. Find us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @coachsaed @steven.m.hightower Youtube, Spotify, and Itunes Trust the Podcast Find Craig Richey: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/teamrichey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/teamrichey</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carrichey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/carrichey/</a> @carrichey

#024 - Live @ Asia CrossFit Championships w/ Craig Richey

Follow us: Instagram  @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed   On Itunes, Spotify &amp; Youtube Trust the Podcast  Follow Ed &amp; Ant: @ed_haynes_coach @anthayneshk   In today’s episode, we sit down with Ed &amp; Ant Haynes as they prepare for the biggest and most prestigious CrossFit event of the year, the CrossFit Games. We have the unique opportunity to speak about their perspectives, as coaches, and as athletes. We find out who the humans behind the roles are and what drives them to put in the work.

Follow us: Instagram  @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed On Itunes, Spotify &amp; Youtube Trust the Podcast  Follow Ed &amp; Ant: @ed_haynes_coach @anthayneshk  In today’s episode, we sit down with Ed &amp; Ant Haynes as they prepare for the biggest and most prestigious CrossFit event of the year, the CrossFit Games. We have the unique opportunity to speak about their perspectives, as coaches, and as athletes. We find out who the humans behind the roles are and what drives them to put in the work.

2 Brothers 1 Dream - Road to CrossFit Games 2019 with Ant and Ed Haynes

Today we discuss common pitfalls in CrossFit regarding gymnastics and answer your listener questions.

Today we discuss common pitfalls in CrossFit regarding gymnastics and answer your listener questions.

COASTAL QUERIES - Gymnastics

Bobby D

Bobby D, head trainer at RAW Strength and Conditioning is an accomplished elite athlete in his own right. Highly educated and experienced, he understands how to pass on the key principles and procedures of elite fitness to others. His past sporting achievements vary from representative rugby union, NRL, Australian Natural Bodybuilding competitions and Ironman events. More recent achievements involve competing at 2010 Crossfit Games in LA and ranking 9th in the world for the CrossFit Games Open. He is currently ranked third in Australia’s Strongest Man U105. Using his knowledge and experience in elite sports, training and coaching, he is responsible for creating the high quality elite fitness training programs that have become the go-to for elite athletes worldwide. Follow us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed   On Itunes, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get podcasts Trust the Podcast   More about Bobby D: IG @rawstrengthandconditioning

Bobby D, head trainer at RAW Strength and Conditioning is an accomplished elite athlete in his own right. Highly educated and experienced, he understands how to pass on the key principles and procedures of elite fitness to others. His past sporting achievements vary from representative rugby union, NRL, Australian Natural Bodybuilding competitions and Ironman events. More recent achievements involve competing at 2010 Crossfit Games in LA and ranking 9th in the world for the CrossFit Games Open. He is currently ranked third in Australia’s Strongest Man U105. Using his knowledge and experience in elite sports, training and coaching, he is responsible for creating the high quality elite fitness training programs that have become the go-to for elite athletes worldwide. Follow us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed On Itunes, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get podcasts Trust the Podcast More about Bobby D: IG @rawstrengthandconditioning

#025 - Live @ Asia CrossFit Championships with Raw S&C Head Trainer Bobby D

Today we discuss training, longevity, and what that means to us and potentially for you.

Today we discuss training, longevity, and what that means to us and potentially for you.

Training & Longevity with Ed Haynes

In today’s episode we sit down with Alethea Boon. We speak about how she went to the Games 4 times, how she participated in the commonwealth games in 2 different disciplines and how she has overcome obstacles and injuries along the way.   Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed   On Itunes, Spotify &amp; Youtube Trust the Podcast   Follow Alethea on Instagram: @alethea_boon

In today’s episode we sit down with Alethea Boon. We speak about how she went to the Games 4 times, how she participated in the commonwealth games in 2 different disciplines and how she has overcome obstacles and injuries along the way. Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed On Itunes, Spotify &amp; Youtube Trust the Podcast Follow Alethea on Instagram: @alethea_boon

#027 - Alethea Boon: A Common Wealth Gymnast and Olympic Weightlifter 

We answer your questions about workout nutrition. PRE, POST, and all kinds of other tid bits.

We answer your questions about workout nutrition. PRE, POST, and all kinds of other tid bits.

COASTAL QUERIES - Workout Nutrition 

Ed Haynes joins us as we sit down to talk about the 2019 CrossFit Games. Instagram @trust_the_podcast

Ed Haynes joins us as we sit down to talk about the 2019 CrossFit Games. Instagram @trust_the_podcast

COASTAL QUERIES - 2019 CrossFit Games

In today’s episode, we sit down with Ed Haynes, founder and head coach at Coastal Fitness to discuss programming and preparation for competition. We dive into the specifics of prepping for the Asia CrossFit Championships and how programming may vary depending on the type of athlete.   Follow us:   Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed   On Itunes &amp; Spotify Trust the Podcast   Follow Ed on Instagram: @coastalfitnesshk @ed_haynes_coach

In today’s episode, we sit down with Ed Haynes, founder and head coach at Coastal Fitness to discuss programming and preparation for competition. We dive into the specifics of prepping for the Asia CrossFit Championships and how programming may vary depending on the type of athlete. Follow us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed On Itunes &amp; Spotify Trust the Podcast Follow Ed on Instagram: @coastalfitnesshk @ed_haynes_coach

#022 - Preparing for The Asia CrossFit Championships: Programming and Training Explained with Ed Haynes

In today’s episode, we sit down with Facundo. The man, the myth, the legend. He is involved with Aerobic Capacity, Power Monkey Fitness and Team Mayhem. We spoke about how he transitioned from working in politics to coaching to working with Rory Mckernan to being involved with the top dogs in CrossFit and traveling the world with Rich Froning and team Mayhem.   Follow us:   Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed   On Itunes &amp; Spotify Trust the Podcast   Follow Facundo on Instagram: @facundoe @aerobiccapacity @powermonkeyfitness

In today’s episode, we sit down with Facundo. The man, the myth, the legend. He is involved with Aerobic Capacity, Power Monkey Fitness and Team Mayhem. We spoke about how he transitioned from working in politics to coaching to working with Rory Mckernan to being involved with the top dogs in CrossFit and traveling the world with Rich Froning and team Mayhem. Follow us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed On Itunes &amp; Spotify Trust the Podcast Follow Facundo on Instagram: @facundoe @aerobiccapacity @powermonkeyfitness

#026 - Facundo. The Man. The Myth. The Legend.

In today’s episode, we shed some light on Protein. A buzz word within the fitness community, But what exactly is it? Why do we need it? And what exactly does it mean to you, the fitness enthusiast?   Follow us:   Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed   On Itunes &amp; Spotify Trust the Podcast

In today’s episode, we shed some light on Protein. A buzz word within the fitness community, But what exactly is it? Why do we need it? And what exactly does it mean to you, the fitness enthusiast? Follow us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed On Itunes &amp; Spotify Trust the Podcast

#020 - Nutrition 101: Protein

In today’s episode we sit down with Brian Lai, Breathwork Instructor, who has worked with the best in the field, people like Wim Hoff, Dan Brule and Stig Severinsen. We touch on what breath work is, how we can use it to improve our well being and what breathing practises you can use right now to reap the benefits.   Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed   On Itunes,Spotify &amp; Youtube Trust the Podcast   Follow Brian on Instagram: @primalbreathwork Primalbw.com brian@primalbw.com

In today’s episode we sit down with Brian Lai, Breathwork Instructor, who has worked with the best in the field, people like Wim Hoff, Dan Brule and Stig Severinsen. We touch on what breath work is, how we can use it to improve our well being and what breathing practises you can use right now to reap the benefits. Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed On Itunes,Spotify &amp; Youtube Trust the Podcast Follow Brian on Instagram: @primalbreathwork <a href="http://Primalbw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primalbw.com</a> <a href="mailto:brian@primalbw.com">brian@primalbw.com</a>

#028 - Breath Work: Master Your Mind with Brian Lai

In today’s episode, we sit down with Aaron Stadlin-Robbie, Host of the Podcast “Talking Mental”. A platform that explores Aaron’s  Anxiety and Panic attacks by interviewing leading experts in various fields to search for techniques to combat these issues.   Follow us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed   On Itunes &amp; Spotify Trust the Podcast   More about Aaron: @aaronsrobbie @talkingmental www.talkingmental.com

In today’s episode, we sit down with Aaron Stadlin-Robbie, Host of the Podcast “Talking Mental”. A platform that explores Aaron’s  Anxiety and Panic attacks by interviewing leading experts in various fields to search for techniques to combat these issues. Follow us: Instagram @trust_the_podcast @steven.m.hightower @coachsaed On Itunes &amp; Spotify Trust the Podcast More about Aaron: @aaronsrobbie @talkingmental <a href="http://www.talkingmental.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.talkingmental.com</a>

#023 - Talking Mental Health and Anxiety Attacks with Aaron Stadlin-Robbie

Today we speak about the benefits of Corporate Wellness and why you should start it in your company.

Today we speak about the benefits of Corporate Wellness and why you should start it in your company.

Why Corporate Wellness?

Today we speak about goal setting.    A powerful tool that is, if used properly, very powerful.     We share an insightful method to help you formulate a goal that will improve your success rate and answer your listener questions.   Follow us on IG @trust_the_podcast

COASTAL QUERIES - Goal Setting

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